What do you do for a living?

**bahn** · 24 Apr 2003, 01:10 AM

Originally posted by ssbomberman
How did you get those freelance editing gigs? I'm a full-time writer/editor and freelance writer, but want to get into freelance editing?

In all honesty, networking and a lot of persistence. As cliche as it sounds, it's all about "who you know...."

I started making myself more noticeable primarily when I attended E3. I've known a few people at IGN for awhile, so that's essentially where I made my first "gig". Max Bikini was also made available to me through another friend that I know in the industry. ^_^

...just to clarify. you want to edit other people's work? I don't edit, I just write.

**OGcritic** · 24 Apr 2003, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by Prince Planet
As for me -- attorney.

Attorney?

You must be wealthy. So I insist you give me some of you money.

**JefmcC** · 24 Apr 2003, 02:15 AM

Originally posted by Stone
Heheh, we like to think of it as "the Valley" (I'm from Branford)

All the members from CT should plan something for this summer. I've been wanting to do that for awhile.

One more fun fact about Ansonia:

Some of the most collectable antique clocks were made here. Do a search on Ansonia Clock Company.

**Victrix** · 24 Apr 2003, 02:22 AM

Write strategy guides.

Mostly though, I just play games. I'm happier that way

**basemies** · 24 Apr 2003, 04:56 AM

I sell electronics at Sears. When I left at 3 PM, the combined sales total of all 4 sales people working the floor from 10-3 was.. $11.62.

If shit does not come together this weekend, I'm looking for another job as soon as possible.

**ssbomberman** · 24 Apr 2003, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by bahn
In all honesty, networking and a lot of persistence. As cliche as it sounds, it's all about "who you know...."

I started making myself more noticeable primarily when I attended E3. I've known a few people at IGN for awhile, so that's essentially where I made my first "gig". Max Bikini was also made available to me through another friend that I know in the industry. ^_^

...just to clarify. you want to edit other people's work? I don't edit, I just write.

I just want to write and edit freelance, either is good for me. But I've contacted a number of mags like Play, that new one from EB, and others and haven't gotten anywhere...I currently do freelance for ToyFare mag and that's so much fun so I want to do more stuff like that...if you end up hearing anything about writers or editors needed on a freelance basis, let me know--I can send you samples of my writing and a resume...I'm just trying to make a little extra money on the side and have fun at the same time...

**DArque Bishop** · 24 Apr 2003, 10:49 AM

Systems/networking support tech and Linux administrator for a holding company w/ subsidiaries throughout Texas and Louisiana.

Senior Editor of http://www.mk5.org/